parry

Example Sentences

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The German chancellor is trying to set a new tone with Beijing to parry pressure from the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

When I asked Mr. Cornyn about it, he parried the question.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Japanese prime minister’s resilience in the face of Chinese pressure could also be instructive to so-called middle powers that are searching for a way to parry pressure from both China and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow could then only parry another dangerous delivery from the England winger into his own goal before half-time.

From Barron's

The Italian's first major intervention came midway through the first half to parry Dorgu's effort.

From Barron's